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๐ง Philosophy
Confucius
Confucianism โ ethics, morality, social harmony
Born 551 BC ๐จ๐ณ China 500 BC
๐ง Known For
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Analects โ collected sayings on ethics, morality and social harmony
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"Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself" โ Golden Rule
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Shaped the culture, government and education of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam for 2,500 years
Teachings shaped East Asian culture for 2,500 years
Quick Facts
Category
๐ง Philosophy
Country
๐จ๐ณ China
Born
551 BC
Key Year
500 BC
Achievement
Confucianism โ ethics, morality, social harmony